The principles of a free constitution are irrecoverably lost, when the legislative power is nominated by the executive.

The principles of a free constitution are irrecoverably lost, when the legislative power is nominated by the executive.

The Constitution is the sole source and guaranty of national freedom.

The Constitution is the sole source and guaranty of national freedom.

I prefer a man who will burn the flag and then wrap himself in the Constitution to a man who read more

I prefer a man who will burn the flag and then wrap himself in the Constitution to a man who will burn the Constitution and then wrap himself in the flag

We have seen that the American Constitution has changed, is changing, and by the law of its existence must continue read more

We have seen that the American Constitution has changed, is changing, and by the law of its existence must continue to change, in its substance and practical working even when its words remain the same.

The Constitution is the guide which I never will abandon

The Constitution is the guide which I never will abandon

To live under the American Constitution is the greatest political privilege that was ever accorded to the human race.

To live under the American Constitution is the greatest political privilege that was ever accorded to the human race.

Don't interfere with anything in the Constitution. That must be maintained, for it is the only safeguard of our liberties.

Don't interfere with anything in the Constitution. That must be maintained, for it is the only safeguard of our liberties.

Most faults are not in our Constitution, but in ourselves.

Most faults are not in our Constitution, but in ourselves.

The Bill of Rights -- The Original Contract With America. Accept no substitutes. Beware of imitations. Insist on the genuine read more

The Bill of Rights -- The Original Contract With America. Accept no substitutes. Beware of imitations. Insist on the genuine articles.